Sep 7Exploring Life Beyond Borders: Zanyar’s Journey of Leadership and InspirationZanyar Salih, a young Iraqi leader, dared to dream beyond borders and his homeland. Now residing for over a year in Germany, Zanyar has embraced new paths and experiences while seamlessly navigating between his Kurdish roots and his routine in Koblenz, Germany. Living between two worlds brings a blend…Leadership7 min readLeadership7 min read
Aug 10Art, Activism, and the Path of Change: The Journey of Mijide KemoliMijide Kemoli, 28, living in Nairobi, Kenya, loved art and design since she was a kid. Ten years ago, she started her activism in road safety through artistic expression. She turned her passion into a creative consultancy practice when founding Keeke Art. This organization aids various institutions in educating their…Leadership7 min readLeadership7 min read
May 1Self-Discovery and Giving Back to Community: Insights from EdselA seemingly random moment can teach us a lot, especially if we are open to finding meaning and ways to serve our communities better. This rings true for Dr. Edsel Bodden, a dentist, and MCW Global's Fellowship 2020 Mentee. A casual visit to a dentist's office sparked his interest in…Leadership6 min readLeadership6 min read
Mar 24Leading by Example| An Interview with Marko PaloskiFor this article, we have the pleasure of talking to a young activist and leader from North Macedonia. Marko Paloski, a Senior System Engineer, is dedicated to improving his community. When his path crossed with MCW Global’s support, his view of the world was enriched with more opportunities and networks…Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
Mar 3Lisa Hussain On Building Resilience as a Young Leader: Have a Growth MindsetLisa Hussain, 28, grew up in Guyana, South America, mostly hearing that she must marry, bear children, and have nothing else to think about as a woman. Amidst external discouragements, and hardships faced while growing up in a developing country, Lisa, raised by a single mother, turned her path into…Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
Jan 30Protecting Children’s Rights in Syria: Ahmad’s Encouraging InitiativeAhmad Bakdah grew up in Syria, a country torn apart by war. He and his family had to build and connect with their community from scratch. These hardships made him realize how important peace is and how crucial it is to empower other individuals so they can one day grow…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Dec 28, 2022Alumni Ventures Fund is Empowering Young Women in Uganda through Skill-UP Project30 women and girls in Uganda will be supported through a women-led self-help group to develop the skills they need to secure reliable incomes by training them in community bakery skills. This is one of the critical issues addressed by the Skill-UP Project, which contributes to women’s empowerment in the…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Dec 16, 2022Bound to Help Her Community: Maria on how Alumni Ventures Fund Strengthens Youth Advocacy in PeruSince Maria José Lovatón participated as an MCW Global Mentee in 2018, MCW Global became an essential part of her life and a supporting system for her as a young activist. Being involved with MCW Global grew her professionally and personally. Today, she is manifesting all this growth and support…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Nov 28, 2022MCW Global Continues to Build Capacities of Young Oral Health Professionals in East and Southern AfricaMCW Global and MC-Tanzania brought together 26 oral health professionals from four African countries: Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia, in the Young Leaders Conference — Tanzania 2022, held in September. Noor Imran, the Conference Coordinator, highlights this event's best parts and benefits, how it empowers young leaders and gives them…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Sep 30, 2022MCW Global Helping Youth to Build Supportive Communities: The Valuable Journey of InbarIf you go back to all the Medium pieces we published in the last two years, you will notice that despite the variety and the scope of work, all of MCW Global’s initiatives have something in common: the goal of creating and strengthening a supportive community for young leaders. …Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
